Quality Manager

Jobtailor; Newport; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Quality Leader in Newport to direct the Production Quality team and ensure product and process excellence across the facility.

You will drive continuous improvement through data analysis, root cause investigations, and preventive actions while maintaining ISO 9001 readiness and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant engineering degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Production Quality team.
• Oversee product and process quality across the factory to ensure consistent delivery of high standards.
• Manage preventive quality engineering and continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Maintain the local Quality Management System and ISO 9001 readiness.
• Manage internal, external, and customer quality audits.
• Use quality performance data and insights to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Represent Quality in strategic projects and stakeholder forums.

Skills

Quality specialist

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

ISO 9001 Auditor certification

Black Belt certification

Tools

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Production Quality team.
• Oversee product and process quality across the factory to ensure consistent delivery of high standards.
• Manage preventive quality engineering and continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Maintain the local Quality Management System and ISO 9001 readiness.
• Manage internal, external, and customer quality audits.
• Use quality performance data and insights to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Represent Quality in strategic projects and stakeholder forums.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
• ISO 9001 Internal or Lead Auditor certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification as a minimum.
• Experience with Quality Core Tools, including APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC (desirable).
• Black Belt certification (desirable).
• Quality certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) (desirable).
• Experience as a Quality Specialist, Non‑conformity Case Handler, or Quality Approver (desirable).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading quality management initiatives, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards, and driving continuous improvement through data analysis and strategic decision-making. Proficient in quality engineering practices and methodologies, including root cause analysis and preventive quality measures.